Riley Simonowski
School Psychology Intern
Liberty Lake,WA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Literacy Intervention Volunteer
Hamblen Elementary
Spokane , WA
1 2022 - 6 2024
- Created individualized process for each child to help them enhance their literacy skills
- Attended weekly meetings to keep intervention members updated with current progress
- Consulted with classroom teacher to assess weekly progression and adjusted accordingly to results
- Developed a relationship with 3 children and responded appropriately to individualized needs.
Special Education Paraeducator
Liberty Creek Elementary
Liberty Lake, WA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed 50 hours of training pertaining to the needs of different students
- Assisted teacher with academic instruction and the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP)
- Collected and compiled student academic and behavioral data
- Supported with behavior management by modeling appropriate communication using visual and verbal prompts when needed
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure a productive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Liberty Lake Childrens Academy
Liberty Lake, WA
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised up to 20 children in a classroom setting while creating an effective learning environment
- Promoted individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties
- Conducted small group activities using appropriate interaction strategies with all children
- Assisted primary teacher in developing instructional materials and teaching them to the students.
Volunteer Mentor
Communities in Schools
Spokane, WA
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed 3 hours of training, including guided universal trauma-invested relationship-enhancing strategies
- Offered one on one support to an 11-year-old child weekly to provide guidance and a positive relationship
- Supported student building on their personal strengths and overcome barriers through advocacy.
Cooperative Educational Program Spokane Police Department
Spokane Police Department
Spokane, WA
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Improved community relations by volunteering 25 hours per month and creating positive interactions, and providing exceptional customer service to residents and business owners
- Provided safety awareness and resources while working community events alongside patrol officers
- Drafted detailed confidential reports with no workable leads and incident reports to document occurrences.
Childcare
Various Households
Spokane, WA
07.2013 - 02.2021
- Nannied for over 70 families with children ranging in ages from 1 month to 14 years old
- Developed engaging curriculum appropriately related to the child’s age
- Maintained a safe environment for children by setting healthy boundaries and using positive reinforcement
- Built a reputation for reliability and earned referrals through consistently exceeding expectations.
Volunteer Clerk
Cheney Outreach Center
Cheney, WA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Established rapport with public by answering phone calls promptly, while always providing exceptional care, and meeting and greeting citizens to assess their needs and provide them with guidance
- Managed and filed paperwork to help ease the burden of office staff
- Helped with organizing donations to disperse emergency assistance to those in need.
Education
Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology -
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA 08.2023 - Current
B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Criminal Justice -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 09.2017 - 12.2021
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Leadership Qualities
Classroom observations
Mental health awareness
Adaptability and Dependability
Group Instruction
Timeline
Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology -
Gonzaga University
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Liberty Creek Elementary
09.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Liberty Lake Childrens Academy
04.2021 - 06.2022
Volunteer Mentor
Communities in Schools
12.2020 - 06.2022
Volunteer Clerk
Cheney Outreach Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
Cooperative Educational Program Spokane Police Department
Spokane Police Department
10.2019 - 01.2022
B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Criminal Justice -
Eastern Washington University
09.2017 - 12.2021
Childcare
Various Households
07.2013 - 02.2021
Literacy Intervention Volunteer
Hamblen Elementary
1 2022 - 6 2024
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